KM-2820
The KM-2820 is the step up from the KM-2810 in Kyocera Mita's departmental KM line, built for offices whose daily print volume outgrew the smaller machine. It takes a single black supply: the 1T02HS0US0 cartridge, sold in North America as the TK-132 and rated for approximately 7,200 pages. Supply lists written for Europe may call the same cartridge the TK-130 — both names describe the one toner this model uses.
What recommends the KM-2820 is stamina. Kyocera Mita built its name on machines that hold up under sustained output, and this model's duty cycle is sized for the kind of daily load that wears out desktop printers. Because it shares its cartridge with the KM-2810 and several FS-series machines, a mixed fleet stays on one supply — nobody has to keep a separate toner shelf for the department's biggest machine.
Toner Cartridges for KM-2820
| Cartridge | Color | Page Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1T02HS0US0 (TK-132) Black — Single Cartridge | Black | ~7,200 pages |
| 1T02HS0US0 (TK-132) Black — 3 Pack | Black | ~7,200 pages per cartridge |
| 1T02HS0US0 (TK-132) Black — 5 Pack | Black | ~7,200 pages per cartridge |
| 1T02HS0US0 (TK-132) Black — Premium Quality 5 Pack | Black | ~7,200 pages per cartridge |
Which cartridge should you buy?
There is only one cartridge to choose here; the real decision is how many to keep on hand. A single TK-132 covers roughly 7,200 pages, which a busy department can work through faster than expected. The 3-pack suits offices that reorder monthly, while the 5-pack and the premium-quality 5-pack fit fleets standardizing on this cartridge across several machines — one box on the shelf covers the KM-2820 and its TK-132 siblings alike. Whatever the quantity, the arithmetic improves when a spare is already in the building instead of on a truck.
Chip, toner and everyday use
The TK-132 carries a chip the KM-2820 reads on installation, so seat the cartridge firmly until it settles into place; a cartridge that is not fully home is the usual reason a new one is not recognized. Yield figures assume about 5% page coverage, so dense reports and forms will return fewer pages than the rating. When output starts to fade near the end of a cartridge, remove it and rock it gently side to side to redistribute the toner — that often buys enough pages to finish the day. Keep the spare stored in its bag, out of direct light, so it is ready the moment the working cartridge gives out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toner fits the KM-2820?
The TK-132 black cartridge, Kyocera part 1T02HS0US0, rated for approximately 7,200 pages. It is the only supply this model takes, so there is no second cartridge or color to match.
My supply list shows TK-130. Is that a different cartridge?
No. TK-130 is the European name for the same cartridge; North American stock is sold as the TK-132, and that is the listing to order for a KM-2820 here.
Can the KM-2820 share toner with the KM-2810?
Yes. Both machines use the identical TK-132 cartridge, so one stock of spares covers the pair — one reason mixed KM fleets are easy to keep supplied.
What should I do when the machine reports low toner?
Finish the current job if print quality still holds, then swap in the spare. Rocking the old cartridge side to side can redistribute the remaining toner for a short run of extra pages, but treat that as a bridge to the replacement, not as a refill.
More printers that use the same cartridges
The TK-132 also feeds a wider group of Kyocera Mita machines. If any of these run alongside the KM-2820, the same spare covers them all: FS-1028MFP, FS-1128MFP, FS-1300D, FS-1300DN, FS-1350DN, KM-2810.